The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), in partnership with nearly 40 member companies, trade groups, and industry stakeholders, brought the power and promise of the U.S. construction sector to the heart of the nation’s capital for the 2025 Celebration of Construction on the National Mall. Over three days, the event showcased the cutting-edge equipment and technologies that are building America’s…
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NSSGA Kicks Off Annual Convention
More than 600 aggregates industry leaders have convened in St. Louis for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) 2025 Annual Convention. This year’s meeting comes as the association marks its 25th anniversary “Thank you all for joining us this week and for your support of our great industry through NSSGA,” said NSSGA Chair Jim Nickolas. “The past year…
Read MoreAGG1 Meets in St. Louis
This Year’s Show Takes Place March 25-27, At The America’s Center Convention Complex. By Mark S. Kuhar It’s time once again for the aggregates industry’s premier event. Registration is now open for AGG1 Academy & Expo, co-located with the World of Asphalt Show & Conference, running March 25-27, 2025, at the America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis. “We are…
Read MoreFive Factors Impacting Equipment Manufacturing’s Regulatory Landscape
By Jason Malcore Over the last 25 years, the global regulatory landscape has continued to expand and grow more complex with each passing year. This has led to larger administrative burdens, costly product re-designs, higher barriers to trade and more uncertainty for industry as they look to navigate the future business environment. There are a variety of different factors that…
Read MoreRegistration Now Open for AGG1 Academy & Expo in St. Louis
Registration is now open for the AGG1 Academy and Expo, running March 25-27, 2025, in St. Louis. Held two out of every three-year cycle, except during ConExpo-Con/Agg years, AGG1 – held concurrently with the World of Asphalt – is the aggregates industry’s leading exposition and education resource. AGG1 features in-depth industry-focused educational programming and comprehensive exhibits that showcase the latest…
Read MoreVolvo Construction Equipment Marks 50 Years of Manufacturing in Shippensburg
It’s been 50 years since workers began building heavy construction equipment at a plant in Shippensburg, Pa. Back then, the site was owned by Ingersoll-Rand and employed about 50 people. Today, it’s the North American headquarters of Volvo Construction Equipment and employs more than 650 people. Staff gathered to celebrate the milestone Thursday in conjunction with a visit from the…
Read MoreAEM Launches Online Safety Toolkit for Off-Highway Industries
In a move to bolster safety across the off-highway equipment industries, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) introduced a free online safety toolkit tailored to promote safety awareness, education and training for operators of off-highway equipment used in the construction, agriculture, utility, mining, and forestry sectors. AEM’s Safety Toolkit delivers a comprehensive suite of resources aimed at enhancing safety…
Read MoreAGG1 Returns to Nashville
This Year’s Show Takes Place March 25-27, at the Nashville Music City Center in Tennessee. By Mark S. Kuhar It’s time once again for the aggregates industry’s premier event. Registration is now open for AGG1 Academy & Expo, co-located with the World of Asphalt Show & Conference, running March 25-27, 2024, at the Nashville Music City Center in Tennessee. With…
Read MoreAEM Establishes Alternative Power Technical Committee
There’s no overstating the importance of Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and its members staying up to date on the current regulatory, compliance and standards environment in the off-road equipment industry. This helps companies maintain market access, build safer machines and meet the ever-changing demands of their customers. It’s why AEM established its Alternative Power Technical Committee (APTC), which serves…
Read MoreFive Reasons Jobsites and Plants are Going Electric
By Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) staff Electrification of construction machinery is hardly a new concept. For years, electric equipment has been commonly seen in a variety of applications, from demolition and mining to aerial lift and industrial work. Now, however, electric equipment is becoming increasingly prevalent on and around jobsites and in processing plants. Its potential is evident. Its…
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